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Built around a concept of his own devising, the ‘Lovesexy’ album envisioned a state in which Prince’s sexual and spiritual desires could coexist.

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Signalling a major change up ahead, the ‘Stay On These Roads’ album found a-ha turning away from the pop formula that brought them fame.

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The hit that never was, Ike And Tina Turner’s River Deep – Mountain High is still regarded as the greatest pop song ever made.

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Described by Ben E King as ‘a love song, a friendship song’, Stand By Me has stood the test of time as one of the greatest R&B ballads.

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Diverse and self-assured, the ‘Wildest Dreams’ album boasted a classic Bond theme while continuing Tina Turner’s dominance over rock and R&B.

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With his debut album, ‘Return Of The Mack’, Mark Morrison brought a UK swagger to the US-dominated hip-hop and R&B scenes.

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The best Prince songs explore sexuality, spirituality and humanity with a deep understanding of their interwoven complexities.

Inspired by hip-hop and ‘the pressure of living in a modern city’, West End Girls kick-started one of the most successful careers in pop.

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Developing a carefully crafted aesthetic, all Pet Shop Boys albums covers bear Neil Tennant and Chris Lowes’ unmistakable fingerprints.

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From poppy summer anthems to funk-ridden outbursts of euphoria, the best feel-good songs can’t fail to bring a smile to the face.

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